How do I convert kWh to BTU?

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What is the formula for kWh to BTU?

The converter calculates BTU by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Energy.

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Energy Conversion Guide

Convert kWh to BTU

Use the live converter below to translate between Kilowatt Hour (kWh) and British Thermal Unit (BTU). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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kWh → BTU

Kilowatt Hour

kWh

British Thermal Unit

3,412.1416

BTU

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 kWh = 3,412.1416 BTU

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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kWh to BTU quick table

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Kilowatt Hour (kWh)	British Thermal Unit (BTU)
0.25 kWh	853.0354 BTU
0.5 kWh	1,706.0708 BTU
1 kWh	3,412.1416 BTU
2 kWh	6,824.2833 BTU
5 kWh	17,060.7082 BTU
10 kWh	34,121.4163 BTU
25 kWh	85,303.5408 BTU
100 kWh	341,214.1633 BTU

BTU back to kWh

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British Thermal Unit (BTU)	Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
0.25 BTU	0.0001 kWh
0.5 BTU	0.0001 kWh
1 BTU	0.0003 kWh
2 BTU	0.0006 kWh
5 BTU	0.0015 kWh
10 BTU	0.0029 kWh
25 BTU	0.0073 kWh
100 BTU	0.0293 kWh

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